--- product_id: 797594638 title: "8U Server Cabinet, 10 inch Mini Server Rack for Network, Servers, A/V Equipment and DIY Projects, 7.87 inch Depth, Black" brand: "cuqi" price: "€ 238.39" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 3 category: "Cuqi" url: https://www.desertcart.fi/products/797594638-8u-server-cabinet-10-inch-mini-server-rack-for-network store_origin: FI region: Finland --- # Cold-rolled steel durability Open design for heat dissipation 8U rack space for growth 8U Server Cabinet, 10 inch Mini Server Rack for Network, Servers, A/V Equipment and DIY Projects, 7.87 inch Depth, Black **Brand:** cuqi **Price:** € 238.39 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ–€ Mini rack, major impact β€” your compact command center awaits! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 8U Server Cabinet, 10 inch Mini Server Rack for Network, Servers, A/V Equipment and DIY Projects, 7.87 inch Depth, Black by cuqi - **How much does it cost?** € 238.39 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.fi](https://www.desertcart.fi/products/797594638-8u-server-cabinet-10-inch-mini-server-rack-for-network) ## Best For - cuqi enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted cuqi brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Built to Last:** Cold-rolled steel frame ensures rock-solid stability and longevity under heavy use. - β€’ **Optimized Cooling:** Open-frame design maximizes airflow, keeping your gear cool and performing at peak. - β€’ **Compact Powerhouse:** Fits 11.06"L x 7.78"W x 15.94"H β€” perfect for tight office or home lab setups. - β€’ **Ready Out-of-the-Box:** Includes screwdriver and detailed instructions for hassle-free, immediate assembly. - β€’ **Pro-Level Flexibility:** 8U capacity with versatile mounting options for servers, A/V, networking, and DIY projects. ## Overview The CUQI 8U Server Cabinet is a sleek, black 10-inch mini rack designed for professionals needing a compact yet expandable solution for servers, networking, and A/V equipment. Crafted from durable cold-rolled steel, it offers precise mounting and excellent heat dissipation through an open design. With included tools and clear instructions, it’s ready for quick setup in home labs or small offices, delivering a professional-grade rack experience in a space-saving footprint. ## Description desertcart.com: 8U Server Cabinet, 10 inch Mini Server Rack for Network, Servers, A/V Equipment and DIY Projects, 7.87 inch Depth, Black : Electronics Review: Solid little rack. - Great Value. Star docked for lack of cage screws and thin acrylic panels. I chose this over the other options from brands you probably recognize like GeekPi, Waveshare, etc. I thought the rolled steel might provide some more weight and stability when plugging and unplugging cables and devices from the front as I'm using this as the base for an experimental desktop workstation rather than a more traditional homelab. It also just looks more like a miniaturized version of a real rack you'd find in a closet, so I found that novelty to be a selling point. At time I got it, this 8U unit was the same price as GeekPi's 6U unit. When I thought about it as two extra U for the same price it was the deciding factor, but keep in mind if you don't have cage nuts already, you need to factor that into your total cost. Also, you have to deal with cage nuts. As far as I know this is the only mini rack on this site that uses them. I specially accepted the cage nuts as part of a rite of passage, but they are that for a reason. Cage nuts suck! The included shelves and blanks are great. The shelves have holes for common mounting points like Raspberry Pi and 2.5" SSD I also would have liked to see 3mm acrylic side panels. They're thin kinda like fast food cups but not as brittle. I'm sure it's fine but still. Doing some DIY side panels is probably in my future. Ultimately, the manufacturer just needs to fix the issue with the screws. It looks like they included two bags of screws instead of one and a bag of cage nuts. The thin panels is a gripe, there's nothing wrong with them. I like this rack a lot and I appreciate that its not the same ones you're likely to see online frequently if you're the kind of person looking at this stuff. If you are homelabbing for the explicit purpose of gaining experience, I'd actually recommend this one first. 8u is room to grow but enough constraint to make you think, and you must endure the horrors of cage nuts. Best to do it in the lab. Review: No cage nuts included - Product is a good value for the money compared to competitors and the accessories you get. But there's a significant caveat: The product image makes it seem like you can install the shelves as is with what's included in the box. You can't. There are no cage nuts included; they must be purchased separately. Trying to attach the shelves with just a screw and a washer is nonsense -- it'll fall right off. I was pretty disappointed. My unit also had a major QC issue: one of the flanges on the top of the rack was bent, causing the bolts in one corner to be misaligned. Luckily it's sturdy enough of a rack I was able to simply sit on it to bend it back into place and avoid a return. ## Features - Mini Server Rack Kit: Includes Top Cover Γ—1, Bottom Cover Γ—1, 10 inch 1U Rack (Long) Γ—1, 10 inch 1U Rack (Short) Γ—1, Patch Panel Γ—1, 10 inch 1U Blank Panel Γ—2, Cold-rolled Steel Pillar Γ—4, Socket Wrench Γ—1, Screwdriver Cross Γ—1 and Screws. - Suitable for Multiple Projects: The mini rack measures 11.06β€³ (L) Γ— 7.78β€³ (W) Γ— 15.94β€³ (H), offering a compact footprint with ample capacity. Ideal for various networking, server, audio/video equipment, and DIY projects, it saves valuable space on desktops, in home labs, and small offices. - Robust and Precise: The mini server rack is constructed from cold-rolled steel, ensuring durability and resistance to damage. The mounting holes are precisely spaced and neatly aligned for easy installation. - Excellent Heat Dissipation: Featuring an open design, the mini rack allows for easy access and visibility of internal components while ensuring efficient heat release, maintaining optimal equipment performance. - Easy Installation: Comes with detailed paper installation instructions and an installation video. The package includes a Phillips screwdriver, allowing you to start installing immediately upon unboxing. Installation is effortless and stress-free. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0FSKFTB6T | | Best Sellers Rank | #1,246 in Computer Racks & Cabinets | | Brand | CUQI | | Color | Black | | Compatible Devices | Server | | Customer Reviews | 4.1 out of 5 stars 5 Reviews | | Enclosure Material | Metal | | Is Assembly Required | Yes | | Manufacturer | CUQI | | Material | Metal | | Mounting Type | Rack Mount | | Size | 10 inch | | Warranty Description | 1 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** CUQI - **Color:** Black - **Compatible Devices:** Server - **Material:** Metal - **Size:** 10 inch ## Images ![8U Server Cabinet, 10 inch Mini Server Rack for Network, Servers, A/V Equipment and DIY Projects, 7.87 inch Depth, Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71lVO5V9FiL.jpg) ![8U Server Cabinet, 10 inch Mini Server Rack for Network, Servers, A/V Equipment and DIY Projects, 7.87 inch Depth, Black - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Ae1hyY+4L.jpg) ![8U Server Cabinet, 10 inch Mini Server Rack for Network, Servers, A/V Equipment and DIY Projects, 7.87 inch Depth, Black - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/712Fl+d40RL.jpg) ![8U Server Cabinet, 10 inch Mini Server Rack for Network, Servers, A/V Equipment and DIY Projects, 7.87 inch Depth, Black - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81st24jWxzL.jpg) ![8U Server Cabinet, 10 inch Mini Server Rack for Network, Servers, A/V Equipment and DIY Projects, 7.87 inch Depth, Black - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71IKgyyhaoL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Solid little rack. *by S***E on May 24, 2026* Great Value. Star docked for lack of cage screws and thin acrylic panels. I chose this over the other options from brands you probably recognize like GeekPi, Waveshare, etc. I thought the rolled steel might provide some more weight and stability when plugging and unplugging cables and devices from the front as I'm using this as the base for an experimental desktop workstation rather than a more traditional homelab. It also just looks more like a miniaturized version of a real rack you'd find in a closet, so I found that novelty to be a selling point. At time I got it, this 8U unit was the same price as GeekPi's 6U unit. When I thought about it as two extra U for the same price it was the deciding factor, but keep in mind if you don't have cage nuts already, you need to factor that into your total cost. Also, you have to deal with cage nuts. As far as I know this is the only mini rack on this site that uses them. I specially accepted the cage nuts as part of a rite of passage, but they are that for a reason. Cage nuts suck! The included shelves and blanks are great. The shelves have holes for common mounting points like Raspberry Pi and 2.5" SSD I also would have liked to see 3mm acrylic side panels. They're thin kinda like fast food cups but not as brittle. I'm sure it's fine but still. Doing some DIY side panels is probably in my future. Ultimately, the manufacturer just needs to fix the issue with the screws. It looks like they included two bags of screws instead of one and a bag of cage nuts. The thin panels is a gripe, there's nothing wrong with them. I like this rack a lot and I appreciate that its not the same ones you're likely to see online frequently if you're the kind of person looking at this stuff. If you are homelabbing for the explicit purpose of gaining experience, I'd actually recommend this one first. 8u is room to grow but enough constraint to make you think, and you must endure the horrors of cage nuts. Best to do it in the lab. ### ⭐⭐⭐ No cage nuts included *by S***S on May 18, 2026* Product is a good value for the money compared to competitors and the accessories you get. But there's a significant caveat: The product image makes it seem like you can install the shelves as is with what's included in the box. You can't. There are no cage nuts included; they must be purchased separately. Trying to attach the shelves with just a screw and a washer is nonsense -- it'll fall right off. I was pretty disappointed. My unit also had a major QC issue: one of the flanges on the top of the rack was bent, causing the bolts in one corner to be misaligned. Luckily it's sturdy enough of a rack I was able to simply sit on it to bend it back into place and avoid a return. ### ⭐⭐⭐ Suitable for short-depth rack items, heavy, some QC issuues on parts and design *by C***S on November 17, 2025* A heavy rack in the standard 10" size (compared to 19" standard) it is suitable for half-rack equipment like networking gear or mini-PC's. Subjectively it felt smaller than I expected, being used to full sized racks, and a lot heavier than I felt was necessary. This thing isn't going anywhere, being made of substantial steel and bolted together. I initially had some head-scratching trying to decipher the instructions, but eventually it came together - although it took some wrestling to "square up" as the tolerances on the bolt holes aren't good enough to put the final bolts in unless you're absolutely perfect in squaring everything during assembly. My skills somewhat lacking in this department, i did miss two bolts, but this had no effect on the rack overall because of the overbuilt nature. Besides the bolt tolerances being tight, I also had extra nuts and fewer bolts than the required number, leading me to wonder at the final quality checks. Extra of both wouldn't be a bad thing because if you drop either it will roll into the worst place possible (of course) or be lost forever. The choice of rack fastener needed is also a pain, leaning more to the square server-type that requires rack-nuts rather than the smaller kind that just requires the bolt. My opinion is that it's not a bad product, it's too heavy for such a small size and format, and it requires assembly. This would have been vastly superior if it came pre-welded, saving me an hour of assembly time and cursing, and would not have cost more to ship as the final sized rack could fit into the shipping box it came in. Changing to a factory welded fame would improve this to no end. Moving to an aluminum alloy would also reduce weight of the steel and not reduce capacity in a meaningful way. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.fi/products/797594638-8u-server-cabinet-10-inch-mini-server-rack-for-network](https://www.desertcart.fi/products/797594638-8u-server-cabinet-10-inch-mini-server-rack-for-network) --- *Product available on Desertcart Finland* *Store origin: FI* *Last updated: 2026-07-27*